Graduate Assistant - Athletic Communications

University of Pikeville•Pikeville, KY

About The Position

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications. This position will assist with all aspects of athletic communications for UPIKE Athletics, including maintaining and updating athletics website content, supporting athletic publications, managing game statistics, promoting athletic programs, and assisting with media relations and event coverage. The Graduate Assistant will work closely with the athletics staff to help highlight student-athletes, teams, and departmental achievements while supporting the overall communications and promotional efforts of UPIKE Athletics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Background and understanding in Adobe Creative Cloud including graphic design, video editing, and document layout.
Experience in college athletics environment communicating with student-athletes and coaches.
Working knowledge of sports photography techniques and best practices.

Responsibilities

Maintains athletics website with accurate and up-to-date content.
Covers determined number of primary sports in all aspects.
Social media content creation, primarily for Instagram.
Maintains student-athlete and staff bio information.
Communicates with internal staff and external constituents daily.
Creates and publishes video and/or graphic content for social media platforms.
Assists in game day preparation and execution.
Shows willingness to begin with small tasks, leading to more significant responsibilities.
Represents the university to external constituents.
Fosters a supportive and collaborative environment.
Organizes photo galleries and utilizes Photoshop when necessary.
Updates sports records.
Exhibits flexibility and willingness to use innovative approaches.